Recipes for the South Beach Diet or Other Good Carb Diets

1 teaspoon SmartSpread
3 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons slivered blanched almonds, lightly toasted

Directions
In a sauté pan or skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion for about 15 minutes, or until translucent but not browned. Blend in the rice and stir until all the grains are coated. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, blend in almonds, and serve.

*To toast the almonds, spread blanched (skinless) almonds in a jelly-roll size pan and toast until lightly brown (about 10 minutes) in preheated 350 F. oven, tossing several times. To make ahead of time; cool thoroughly, pack the nuts into a covered container and freeze.

Serves 2

Filed under: Side Dishes, Phase 2